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Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 30: Stopping Frogeye Leaf Spot in Its Tracks for Healthier SoybeansSend us a textFrogeye Leaf Spot (FLS) may sound harmless, but it can quietly take a serious toll on your soybean yields. In this episode, we welcome back Daren Mueller to dive into this increasingly common and often misdiagnosed disease. Learn why FLS is gaining ground in regions once thought safe, how resistance is developing, and the most effective strategies to identify, manage, and stay ahead of the threat.Key Takeaways:Frogeye Leaf Spot can cause up to 30% yield loss if left unmanaged.Fungicide resistance is on the rise—re...2025-04-2940 minSpilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 29: Crushing Charcoal Rot to Protect Soybean YieldsSend us a textCharcoal rot may not be the flashiest disease in soybeans, but it’s a sneaky yield-robber that thrives in hot, dry conditions—exactly what many growers could face in 2025. In this episode, we welcome back Mark Storr, BASF Senior Technical Service Representative, to spotlight this often-overlooked threat. From identifying charcoal rot in the field to exploring management strategies like fertility, residue, and variety selection, Mark shares practical tools to help growers defend against mid-to-late season yield loss.Key Takeaways:How to identify charcoal rot symp...2025-04-2229 minSpilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 28: Soybean SOS - The Sudden Death Syndrome Survival GuideSend us a textSudden Death Syndrome (SDS) may sound like a horror story for soybean growers—and in many ways, it is. In this episode, we unpack the science and the strategy behind beating SDS before it takes hold. Joining us is Daren Mueller, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University, who shares expert insights on how this disease operates and what you can do to stay ahead of it.Key Takeaways:Understanding what causes SDS and how it spreads The link between soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and SDS sev...2025-04-1536 minSpilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 27: Rooting Out Resistance with Best Practices for PPO & MTZ HerbicidesSend us a textIn this episode, BASF Senior Technical Service Representative Mark Storr joins us to dive into the crucial topic of managing herbicide resistance, focusing on the proper use of PPO and MTZ herbicides to ensure effective weed control and protect crop yields.Key takeaways:Understanding the role of PPO and MTZ herbicides in weed controlDiscussing the resistance challenges faced with PPO and MTZ herbicidesBest practices for herbicide application to avoid crop damageThe impact of tillage practices and residue on PPO herbicide performanceWhy PPOs and MTZ herbicides are still a valuable tool...2025-04-0841 minSpilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastCC LIVE: Spray to Win - Boosting Soybean Yields with FungicidesSend us a textContinuing our coverage from Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, this episode brings you another engaging discussion straight from America’s premier agricultural event. As growers focus on maximizing yields in 2025, effective disease management is essential for protecting crop potential. In this episode, we sit down with BASF Technical Marketing Manager Dr. Albre Brown to dive into the critical role of fungicides in high-yield soybean and corn production. From understanding disease pressure to selecting the right fungicide strategy, Dr. Brown shares expert recommendations for keeping crops healthier and more productive.Key Takeaways:...2025-04-0120 minSpilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastCC LIVE: Soybean Survival - Grower Concerns for 2025 & BeyondSend us a textKicking off Part 1 of our special coverage from Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver (March 2-4, 2025), this episode takes you straight to the heart of America’s premier agricultural event. Recorded live, we dive into insightful conversations with industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators shaping the future of farming.As growers look ahead to 2025, maximizing soybean yields while navigating economic and environmental challenges remains a top priority. In this episode, we sit down with Chad Eitmann, an experienced Iowa grower, to discuss proven strategies for high-yield soybean production. From early planting dates to ma...2025-03-2519 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 24: Weed Wars- Winning the Battle Early for Maximum YieldSend us a textWe tackle the critical battle against early-season weeds and their impact on maximizing yield, emphasizing the importance of weed management. This episode features Brent Wiersma, BASF Business Representative, as we discuss winter annuals and other early-season weeds, sharing effective strategies for control in no-till and minimum-tillage systems. Learn how the right tactics, tools, and timing can keep fields clean and crops thriving.• Identifying the most challenging early-season weeds • Discussing the importance of weed management in no-till and minimum-till systems • Exploring effective control tactics for winter annuals and other problem weeds2025-03-1839 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 23: Planting for Maximum Yield- How Your Planter Impacts ROISend us a textWe discuss the pivotal discussion between optimal seed placement and maximum yield, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and adjusting planters for effective planting. The episode focuses on critical factors that enhance crop success, such as planting depth, spacing, and soil conditions, aimed at helping listeners achieve their farming goals. • Starting the conversation on planter setup and seed depth • Understanding the implications of planting techniques on yield • Addressing common planter maintenance mistakes • Importance of controlled seed placement for maximizing yield • Assessing environmental challenges during planting • Encouragement for proactive engageme...2025-03-1432 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 22: Full-Court Defense- How Seed Treatment Keeps Your Crop Safe from the StartSend us a textProtecting soybean yields through effective seed treatments is our main focus as we discuss critical strategies for maximizing profits. Seed treatments are a pivotal part of achieving healthier plants and higher yields. - Exploring the evolution of seed treatment practices - Importance of understanding early season threats - Navigating different seed treatment options and brands - The role of local agronomists in choosing seed treatments - Insights into pest management at early growth stages - Strategies for sustainable farming practices using seed treatments Download the Gro...2025-03-1134 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 21: Mind the Gap- The Truth About Row Spacing and YieldSend us a textWe dive into the intricacies of row spacing and its profound impacts on soybean yields, management, and weed control. Discussing different row configurations, we uncover the benefits and challenges that come with selecting the right spacing for optimal productivity.• Focus on the importance of row spacing in soybean production • Exploration of latest trends and historical changes in row spacing • Discussion on the yield triangle: genetics, environment, and management • Insights into weed management and the effects of canopy closure • Case studies showcasing successful row configurations and yield outcomes • Final tho...2025-03-0625 min
VäxtskyddspoddenVäxtskyddspodden E73 – Vad betyder drösningsresistens? Vilka fördelar kan en ökad drösningsresistens ge i vårraps? Drösningsresistens var temat när Robert Racz pratade med Andreas Johansson, Agronomy Manager på BASF om vilka nya «coola» utvecklingar somSend us a textVäxtskyddspodden E73 – Vad betyder drösningsresistens? Vilka fördelar kan en ökad drösningsresistens ge i vårraps? Drösningsresistens var temat när Robert Racz pratade med Andreas Johansson, Agronomy Manager på BASF om vilka nya «coola» utvecklingar som introducerats för 2025 inom vårraps segmentet. Stärkta stjälkar, sortsförsök, tillväxtreglering, biostimulanter, CLEARFIELD, chlorophyll m.m. behandlades också under samtalets gång. 2025-03-0435 min
Szakmai Ártalom a BASF-tőlKalászos Mesterkurzus: Kísérleti eredmények és gyakorlatbarát tanulságok 2024-bőlA kalászostermesztés soha nem látott kihívások elé néz, miközben a növényvédelmi stratégiákat is folyamatosan újra kell gondolni. Ebben az epizódban a BASF fejlesztőmérnökeivel beszélgettünk a tavalyi év kísérleti eredményekről, amelyek fontos tanulságokat rejtenek minden kalászost termesztő számára. Miről lesz szó? A kalászos-kórokozók fellépésének változása az elmúlt 20 évben – mire kell felkészülnöd a jövőben? Időzítési kísérletek, amelyek meglepő eredményeket hoztak –...2025-02-191h 08
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 20: Timing Is Everything- The Impact of Planting Dates on SoybeansSend us a textEarly planting can significantly increase soybean yields, but it comes with both advantages and risks. Bill and Jeff discuss the importance of planting timing, the impact on pod and node development, and essential management strategies such as weed control and seed treatments. Topics Covered:• Importance of early planting in maximizing yields • Historical planting trends shifting toward early soybeans • Effects of planting date on plant development stages • Recommendations for seed variety and treatments • Strategies for effective weed management • Considerations of risk vs. rewards when planting early2025-02-1836 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 18: Harvest Boost - Optimizing Soybean Fertility for Bigger YieldsSend us a textUnlock the secrets to smashing the 80 bushels per acre barrier with strategic soybean fertility management. Ever wondered how a simple nutrient misstep can turn your lush soybean dreams into a tangled mess? Join us, Jeff Mueller and Bill Backus, as we spill the beans on avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing your yield, especially when commodity prices aren't in your favor. Learn about the vital G by E by M yield triangle and how potassium plays an unexpected yet critical role in your soybean success story.Disclaimer:2025-02-1139 min
BASF Agro - Um podcast que cultiva LegadosEp 93 - Cooperativismo no Agro e a Viagem da BASF à Índia, com Marco Camilli
O cooperativismo desempenha um papel essencial no fortalecimento do Agronegócio brasileiro, promovendo sustentabilidade, inovação e competitividade no mercado global. No episódio de hoje, Gustavo Bastos recebe Marco Camilli, Gerente de Marketing de Acesso ao Mercado da BASF, para discutir a importância desse modelo para o setor e compartilhar detalhes da viagem à Índia para o lançamento do Ano Internacional das Cooperativas pela ONU.
Como as cooperativas podem transformar desafios globais, como mudanças climáticas e flutuações de mercado, em oportunidades para o Agro brasileiro? Quais são as tendências e o impa...2025-01-3025 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 16: Why Phytophthora Root Rot Could be Sabotaging Your Soybean YieldsSend us a textPhytophthora root rot (PRR) is more than a challenge—it's a persistent threat capable of crippling your soybean yields if left unchecked. In this episode, we uncover the hidden dangers of PRR, its devastating impact on soybean plants, and why recognizing and controlling this disease is vital for every grower. From the role of geography to groundbreaking advancements in seed treatments and genetic resistance, we arm farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to fight back. Learn how proactive strategies can save your crops and safeguard your investment. Don’t let PRR sile...2025-01-2129 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 15: Understanding the Influence of IDC on SoybeansSend us a textWhat if understanding the intricacies of soil pH could transform your soybean farming? Join us as we delve into the complexities of managing iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) and high pH levels in soybean fields across notable U.S. regions such as Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll gain practical insights into choosing the right soybean varieties and management strategies to tackle these challenges. Our conversation shares real-world experiences from these areas, highlighting the variability in soil conditions and how they can significantly impact iron uptake...2025-01-1430 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 14: The True Influence of Soybean EconomicsSend us a textWhat if Iowa's soybeans are worth more than just their weight in gold? On this episode of "Spilling the Beans," we're joined by Grant Kimberly, a leading figure in the soybean industry, to explore the monumental impact of soybeans on the U.S. economy. Listen as Grant uncovers the $17 billion powerhouse that is Iowa's soybean contribution, revealing how strategic choices in agronomy and biodiesel have reshaped market landscapes. He shares personal anecdotes and industry insights, peeling back the layers of soybean production, biofuels, and the vital role of soybeans in livestock feed.2025-01-0744 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 13: In-Season Disease and Insect ControlSend us a textUnlock the secrets of soybean farming and transform your harvest potential with insights from our latest episode featuring expert guest insights on disease and insect management. Learn how to safeguard your crops against the economic losses caused by diseases like frog eye leaf spot and sudden death syndrome. We promise to equip you with strategies to tackle these challenges head-on. Discover the rising threat of white mold in new territories and the importance of an integrated pest management approach to sustain your yields.DisclaimersLiberty , Outlook , Zidua, Z...2024-12-3141 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 12: In-Season Weed ControlSend us a textUnlock the secrets to mastering weed control in soybean farming with insights from our special guest, Jared Roskamp, a seasoned BSF tech service representative with profound expertise in weed science. Discover the evolution of weed management strategies over the past few decades, as we traverse from the manual weed-pulling days to the era of genetically engineered crops and herbicide innovations like Roundup. Learn from the missteps of complacency and resistance issues that emerged over time, and the importance of adapting to new chemical tools such as 2,4-D and Dicamba, which offer both relief...2024-12-2445 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 10: Tactics to position yourself for success in 2025 and beyondSend us a textUnlock the secrets to thriving in the unpredictable world of soybean farming as we dissect the strategies essential for success. Ever wondered how to leverage multi-year and multi-location data to optimize your yields? Our latest episode promises to equip you with the insights needed to adapt to the environmental shifts from 2022 to 2024, including those challenging droughts and wet spells. As we look ahead to 2025, get ready to explore the promising innovations in the Zatavo lineup and their potential for various conditions.Liberty , Outlook , Zidua, Zidua PRO , Poncho Votivo , Endura Fungicide, Revytek F...2024-12-1835 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 11: Weed Management StrategiesSend us a textWhat if you could conquer the most stubborn weeds in your soybean fields with a fresh strategy? Join us on this enlightening episode of Spilling the Beans, where we explore the complexities of weed control, a challenge as persistent as the weeds themselves. Our discussion navigates the turbulent waters of weed management with a focus on notorious adversaries like waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and kochia. We examine the primary control systems like XtendFlex and Enlist E3, and the consequences of a landmark court ruling on Dicamba that might change the landscape of weed control...2024-12-1835 min
Szakmai Ártalom a BASF-tőlSzántóföldi szezonzáró: 2024 betakarított tapasztalataiA Szakmai Ártalom Podcast idei utolsó epizódjában a növényvédelmi év értékelésére fókuszálunk. Megvizsgáljuk, hogyan formálja a klímaváltozás a mai mezőgazdaságot, és milyen új kihívásokkal és lehetőségekkel kell szembenézniük a gazdáknak. Különös figyelmet fordítunk az alternatív kultúrákra, mint a cirok és a szója, amelyek egyre nagyobb szerepet kapnak a változó körülmények között. Elemzésre kerül az okszerű mezőgazdaság jelentősége és az, hogyan kényszeríti ki a jelenlegi gazdasá...2024-12-171h 09
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 9: Why does seed quality matter in high yielding soybeans?Send us a textUnlock the secrets to mastering soybean seed quality with our latest episode and transform your yield results. Join us and our esteemed guest, Terry Garner, who brings 46 years of experience in seed production management. Terry will share his invaluable insights into the innovative technologies and meticulous processes that ensure top-notch seed quality, even amidst the varying challenges each growing season presents. From handling environmental factors to managing seed recalls, Terry's expertise highlights the crucial role of operating equipment at full capacity to optimize seed conditioning.Journey with us into the heart...2024-12-1038 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 8: Unlocking Soybean Yield: Mastering Variety Placement and Digital ToolsSend us a textUnlock the secrets of optimizing soybean farming and watch your yields soar! This episode of Spilling the Beans promises to transform your approach to soybean placement, turning a crop often overshadowed by corn into a centerpiece of your farming strategy. Tune in as Bill Backus and Jeff Mueller recount personal stories from the harvest season and holiday plans, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of soybean variety selection. We’ll unpack why understanding land differences and management factors is crucial for your success, with insights from Greg, a business development representative at BA...2024-12-0329 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 7: SCN Showdown: Winning the Battle for Your Soybean YieldsSend us a textUnlock the secrets to managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and safeguard your yields like never before. Join us as we explore the evolving world of SCN control, with insights from Dr. Mike McCarville, a leading expert in SCN research. Discover why traditional methods are losing their grip and how innovative solutions like Nemisphere are changing the game. Our conversation will guide you through the complexities of nematode management, drawing parallels with challenges faced in corn rootworm strategies.Learn how combining new transgenic technology with established resistance traits can fortify your crops...2024-11-2634 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 6: Unlocking Soybean Potential: Exploring BASF's Innovations and Genetic DiversitySend us a textDiscover the groundbreaking potential of soybean germplasm diversity as we chat with Mark Hubler, the canola and soybean agronomy lead at BSF North America. Mark shares how the introduction of diverse breeding techniques is transforming soybean farming, particularly for Midwest farmers, by unleashing new genetic possibilities that promise better yields and resilience against environmental challenges. With only a handful of companies currently involved in soybean breeding for a vast number of brands, Mark’s insights highlight the importance of expanding genetic resources to empower farmers and improve their bottom lines. Plus, get a gl...2024-11-1926 min
Spilling the Beans | A Grow Smart® Live PodcastEp 5: Maximizing Yield: Understanding the Yield Triangle (G x E x M)Send us a textUnlock the secrets to maximizing your soybean and corn yields with insights from our latest episode of Spilling the Beans, where Bill Backus and Jeff Mueller break down the powerful G by E by M model—Genetics by Environment by Management. Have you ever wondered how these three elements interact like the legs of a triangle to shape your farming success? Discover how genetics, as the most stable factor, plays a consistent role, while environment and management dance to the unpredictable rhythms of the weather, especially in drought-prone seasons. As we face the ch...2024-11-1217 min